Ben Aderholt Appointed to City of Houston’s Mayor's International Affairs and Development Council-Americas

May 21, 2009

HOUSTON - Ben Aderholt, a Member at Gray Reed & McGraw law firm, was appointed to the City of Houston's Mayor's International Affairs and Development Council-Americas (MIADC). With over 40 years of experience, Ben's practice is primarily commercial transactions and litigation in the construction industry.

Dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and continued growth of Houston's standing as a renowned international city, the mission of the MIADC is to establish concrete objectives that embrace matters of international affairs, economic, and community development. The MIADC assists in the creation of strategies and in the implementation of projects that will enhance Houston's presence on the global stage.

"I am deeply honored to receive this appointment from Mayor White", said Mr. Aderholt. "Houston is a global leader in economic and community development and I look forward to advancing the mission of the MIADC," said Mr. Aderholt.

Mr. Aderholt graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in 1964 and a J.D. in 1968. He participated in the graduate studies program at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. He was recently awarded the Rotary International's 2009 Global Service to Humanity Award.

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